I thought it high time I joined a writers’ group again. I belonged to one years ago and found it helpful and supportive, and then I drifted away (physically and emotionally). Now I’m ready to join again. I’ve been to two meetings so far, and they’re a friendly bunch with some very good writers among [...]

I still haven’t heard anything about the children’s book I sent out at the end of August, so thought it high time I contacted the publisher. Now waiting to hear.

I’m taking a lead from Mark Twain and Elizabeth Wharton and writing in bed! I used to do this a few years ago and it worked well for me then, and so should work for me again now. Wake up early, grab a coffee and write for an hour or so before breakfast, before the [...]

A lot has happened since my last post, but unfortunately not much of it good. Firstly, my father had a minor stroke and I’ve taken over the role of my mother’s carer. I found it difficult to guarantee meeting deadlines, or to put in the hours required, so I’ve given up my major editing contract. [...]

We had interstate visitors last week, which was great, but it meant I got very little done. I’m up to the end of Act 1 in the re-write anyway, so it’s coming along. I’ve also had a chance to start on my second poetry book, as it’s something that’s been sitting there half-done for a [...]

Welcome to my new site. My old one was looking tired and my focus has changed again, which meant it was time for rearranging and renewing the site. It will take some time for me to build the site up again, but hopefully it will also be fun. At least dear old WordPress has enabled [...]